Whenever a young woman meets a tragic end, Pat Brown’s phone starts to ring. She spends the next few days on the national TV circuit making appearances on The Today Show, CNN, Nancy Grace, and more. She talks about what kind of person would commit the crime in question - whether it’s a rape, murder, or some other horrific violation. Her hope is that by sharing some thoughts that may not have occurred to some of the viewers, she might save some lives.

When I first heard the word cancer at the young age of nine in learning of my mom’s breast cancer diagnosis, I had no idea what an impact this disease could have or how profoundly it would affect my life. Unknown to me at the time, my mom, just 37 years old, had been essentially handed a death sentence of just one year; however, through determination, treatment (and the healing effects of humor), mom lived to see my sister and me make it through not only elementary school but through our higher education.

Early detection of cancer is crucial for successful treatments and outcomes. According to the American Cancer Society, “Screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable.” Screenings involve testing for various cancers with adequate follow-up for abnormal results, and education increases awareness to understand warning signs to discuss with health care professionals.

A recent survey of 1,000 women conducted by a central London beauty salon suggests that we have entered an age of natural beauty. The survey showed that when choosing what to put on their skin, more than twice as many women say natural ingredients matter more to them than the brand of the product that they use.

Say goodbye to the lazy days of summer and hello to brisk autumn nights. It’s fall, and it’s my favorite fashion season. I can put away my tanning lotion, shorts, and sleeveless tops in exchange for my knee-high boots, pea coat, and pantsuit. When it comes to finding the latest trends for fall, there’s no better place to search than Cherry Hill Mall with its roster of leading fashion brands including: Michael Kors, Henri Bendel, True Religion, White House Black Market, Francesca’s Collection and Guess by Marciano, just to name a few.

While the recession is hitting jobseekers hard and sending many to the unemployment lines, the court reporting profession is in dire need of new reporters. The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) reports a nationwide shortage of workers. Many assumed that electronic recording equipment would replace the human court reporter. The fact is, technology has increased the demand, and the field is alive and well.

I have seen firsthand how relationships with spouses, siblings, children, and colleagues can be affected when we have to take an active role in someone else’s care. The value of planning ahead allows us to orchestrate our own care rather than administer it. Having a skilled caregiver there for our loved ones to assist with bathing, eating, dressing, transferring (getting out of a bed or chair), and toileting allows us to spend quality time doing other things that have more meaning for them and us.

For those of you who have personally experienced divorce litigation, you may agree that the process can be emotionally and mentally stressful as well as financially draining. The thought of having to fight “tooth and nail” in court can be terrifying, and the life transitions that naturally come with divorce can be overwhelming.

The majority of women have emerged as primary breadwinners, whether they like it or not, according to Prudential Financial’s (NYSE:PRU) latest biennial study on the “Financial Experience & Behaviors Among Women.” The study, in its 12th year, finds that 53 percent of the more than 1,400 women surveyed are primary breadwinners, with increasing numbers of women assuming this role as a result of partners losing jobs during the financial crisis, divorce, and women deciding to marry later.

Devoted wife, mother, and kindergarten teacher at Pauline Petway Elementary School in Vineland, Jodi Fiore leads a bustling life. Over the years, her grandmother Leah Wilhelm, the first female Mayor of Waterford Township in Camden County, encouraged Jodi to become a writer. Inspired by her grandmother, who passed away in 1999, Lia-Ria Adventures emerged.

If your dog or cat is used to being your only “baby,” and now will have to share you with a “new addition,” it would be best to start preparing your pet when you first find out you are expecting, rather than waiting until you bring your new bundle of joy home from the hospital.

Sometimes ladies need more than one dinner, one drink, or one night out together. This is apparent as the popularity of “Girlfriends’ Getaway” vacations continues to grow. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Tennessee, is one destination that has become a trendy spot for these trips.

After having a few short bouts of depression during her life, Joanne Malia suffered a massive depressive breakdown after her three sons were killed in a boating accident on Memorial Day 2002. “I would go to my room and just stay there for days and cry,” relates Joanne.

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